From Colombo: Galle and Bentota Full-Day All-Inclusive Tour From Colombo: Full-Day Galle & Bentota Tour
ID: GYG90099-127104
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit a mask factory, and take a memorable boat ride on the Madu River.
You'll be picked up from your hotel in Negombo, Colombo, or Mount Lavinia at 7:30 AM to drive to Galle and visit the Dutch fort. The fort is a historical, archaeological, and architectural heritage monument. Even after more than 400 years, it remains intact and well maintained thanks to the extensive reconstruction work done by Sri Lanka's archaeological department.
Next, you'll visit Ambalangoda, known for its exquisite collection of native masks. Many generations of artisans have carved these beautiful artifacts. Afterwards, drive on to Balaptiva for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, you'll take a boat trip on the Madu Ganga River. Discover the unspoiled beauty of the Madu Ganga estuary, a wetland ecosystem that opens to the Indian Ocean. Finally, you'll visit a turtle hatchery in Kosgoda before heading back to your hotel. Visitors can see the newborn turtles and even be a part of the process of releasing them into the sea!
Highlights
- Explore the Dutch Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Take a boat trip on the Madu Ganga River
- See newborn turtles and even be a part of the process of releasing them into the sea
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
